Archive for August, 2009
Older people are happier
August 8th, 2009 by Roger Darlington
The reasons why provide life lessons for us all – see here.
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Obama’s health care plan (1)
August 8th, 2009 by Roger Darlington
In a country like Britain – where we have had a National Health Service for 61 years and where all the major political parties support the NHS – it’s hard to comprehend the level of emotional debate in the United States over President Obama’s health care plan. In this “New York Times” op-ed piece by […]
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The flu pandemic of 1918
August 8th, 2009 by Roger Darlington
Earlier this week, BBC4 screened a very well-made and rather timely drama documentary on the efforts of Dr James Niven to combat the impact of the second wave of Spanish flu in Manchester in 1918. The programme was called “The Forgotten Fallen” and will be repeated. As a result of Niven’s efforts, only 2,000 of […]
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Did anything happen?
August 7th, 2009 by Roger Darlington
You probably didn’t notice but, earlier today, the time and date was: 12:34:56 7/8/9 Some people thought something special would happen – see this story in the “Daily Mirror”.
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My third short story
August 7th, 2009 by Roger Darlington
My summer time project to become a short story writer is progressing well. Today I publish my third story entitled “The Edge Of War”. You can read it here. Please let me know what you think.
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The boundaries of belief (2)
August 4th, 2009 by Roger Darlington
Yesterday I wrote: “I sometimes think that no belief is too weird that someone somewhere – probably quite thoughtful and intelligent – will hold that belief. I really wonder whether there are any boundaries to some people’s belief systems.” Today we have yet another example with the BBC web site’s coverage of the ridiculous suggestion […]
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An example of toilet humour
August 3rd, 2009 by Roger Darlington
I was recently in one of my favourite cafes: “The Doll’s House” on Harrow-on-the-Hill. When I used the toilet facilities, I found this delightful piece of advice: Our aim is to keep this bathroom clean. Gentlemen: Your aim will help. Stand closer. It’s shorter than you think. Ladies: Please remain seated for the entire performance.
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The boundaries of belief (1)
August 3rd, 2009 by Roger Darlington
I sometimes think that no belief is too weird that someone somewhere – probably quite thoughtful and intelligent – will hold that belief. I really wonder whether there are any boundaries to some people’s belief systems. I send out an electronic Thought For The Week [if you’d like to receive it e-mail me] and this […]
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Web site story
August 1st, 2009 by Roger Darlington
If you’ve ever seen “West Side Story” and want a real laugh, click here.
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